Self-Driving Taxi
Fully autonomous transportation vehicles have given life to the driverless argument; instead of rolling them out for personal use only, companies have decided they have a public and practical aspect. Tesla’s always been one of the biggest believers in fully automated cars, pioneering its proprietary Autopilot program.
The Cybercab is Tesla’s latest business expansion; the company wants to revolutionize the self-driving cab just like it did with the EV all those years ago. Testing has been underway for quite some time now, but new details have emerged about the Cybercab.
@lottaherm More cybercabs being spotted now with Starlink integrated 👀 #cybercab #tesla #elonmusk #houston #htx
Starlink x Cybercab
It’s been almost two years since the Cybercab project was unveiled to the world; since then, the EV maker has been extensively testing the Cybercab to ensure a smooth public integration. So far, there have been countless test videos surfacing online in places like Texas, California, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, and New York, among countless other states.
A video was recently posted online by TikTok user Lottaherm that shows a different type of Cybercab being tested on public roads. According to a report by Teslarati, the square panel scene on the center-top of the rear windscreen is a Starlink-integrated satellite. This is the latest addition to the Cybercab, which, according to the report, was a very recent development in the project.
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Entertainment On The Go
The Cybercab with Starlink was announced just a week ago by Tesla founder Elon Musk at the company’s Gigafactory in Texas. Musk said that the Starlink integration will enable passengers to seamlessly entertain themselves through live TV, movies, or even video games. Another aspect was explained by Tesla’s Head of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, who said that it will also allow the company to have constant connectivity with the Cybercab fleet, which will give riders support in the event of a breakdown, accident, or medical emergency.
Currently, the Cybercab is being built continuously at the Gigafactory, with public rides expected to begin by the end of 2026 if all goes according to plan.
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